Why don't councillors talk as much about homelessness at meetings anymore?
For years, homelessness was a standing item on the agenda at most housing committee meetings. But, recently it hasn’t featured as often.
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It Could Be a Good Time to Legalise E-Scooters, Some Say
In Britain, the government has rushed through legislation to allow the use of e-scooters on the road. Some say it’s time to look at doing similar in Ireland in light of Covid-19.
Will You Help Us Choose a New Subject or Area to Report on Regularly?
We’re planning to expand our coverage by asking a freelance reporter to keep a close watch on a particular “beat” and write a story about it each week – will you help us choose?
Town of Strangers, Reviewed
“The film that these people are auditioning for is not the film that we are watching. What we are seeing is closer to O’Brien’s backstage ‘making of’ feature,” writes Luke Maxwell.
If Budget Cuts Come to Dublin City Council They Shouldn’t Worsen Inequalities, Some Say
“Equity budgeting”, which some other cities – such as Toronto – use, involves constantly asking during the budgeting process how proposed changes would affect existing inequalities.
Some Credit Unions Want a Broader Debate about Their Role in the City
“Value can’t be just measured by profitability,” says the CEO of one credit union. “We are looking to start a different type of conversation. We are asking what really are credit unions?”
Housing Groups Express Concern Over Move to Deal with Tenancy Hearings on Paper
In light of social distancing, the RTB is expected to switch from holding adjudication hearings at which landlords and tenants can both be present, to assessing their cases as submitted on paper.
Despite Evictions Ban, Some Say They’ve Still Been Forced to Leave Their Homes
Their circumstances vary, from one man in his own studio for the first time in years, to a woman recently arrived but unable to pay the rent.
Council Briefs: Budget Watching, the North-Side “Super Depot”, and a Potential Pilot Wash Facility
A steep fall in commercial rates paid to the council, a plan to borrow to build a new hub for council workers, and piloting a place for people to wash.
Council Asks Dubliners to Help Map the City’s Trees
It’s unclear how much it would have cost to get consultants to do it instead, because none would have the knowledge or access that residents have, said a council spokesperson.
Cover image for Dublin Inquirer print edition #50
“I was inspired to create this illustration after seeing the effects the Covid-19 lockdown has had on the local music industry, and the response of musicians and fans alike.”
Sam: The Dangers of Using Government Advertising to Prop Up Suffering Newspapers
We should strive to reduce, not increase, the amount of leverage that any government has over what newspapers publish.
In Blackpitts, Designs for New Mosque Blend Dublin Victoriana and Mughal Architecture
“There’s not an indigenous Dublin architecture and then other architecture that doesn’t belong,” says architect Dominic Stevens.